Finance Manager- California and Hawaii

Brown-Forman Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Equitable pay structures

Premium benefits

Job summary

Brown-Forman Corporation in Irvine, California is looking for a Finance Manager to drive profit growth and financial stewardship. The role involves developing annual plans, conducting financial analysis, and collaborating with local teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have 5-7 years of relevant finance experience.

The position offers a salary range of $110,000 to $130,000 plus a performance-based bonus, totaling up to $149,500. Strong communication skills and proficiency in financial software are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze financial data efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual operating plans and forecasts for market level.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of financial results and opportunities.
• Act as strategic financial advisor to market teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Interpersonal communication

Business sense

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Finance Manager plays a crucial role in driving profit growth, financial stewardship and business analytics for assigned geographies within the region. Reporting to the Region Finance Director, the Finance Manager collaborates closely with General Managers/State Managers and other local commercial teams to achieve regional financial goals, primarily through optimizing gross profit and maintaining rigorous financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-term strategic plans at the market level, focusing on value growth and gross profit optimization.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of financial results, risks, and opportunities, providing insights to influence local decision‑making processes.
• Support ad hoc projects to drive operational efficiencies and business growth.
• Act as a strategic financial advisor to General Managers/State Managers, providing insights and recommendations based on thorough business analytics.
• Partner with cluster/market teams to lead business analytics for assigned markets.
• Identify, communicate, and manage financial risks and opportunities through proactive financial analysis.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with brand guidelines and local market needs.
• Monitor and adjust price structures in response to market conditions, ensuring transparency and alignment with distributor counterparts.
• Optimize discounting programs and assess their effectiveness in maximizing profitability.
• Collaborate closely with local teams to foster productive relationships with distributor partners.
• Manage inventory‑related processes and participate in distributor reviews to influence mutually beneficial business decisions.
• Negotiate and oversee distributor margins to ensure profitability goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, in the beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries.
• Interpersonal skills combined with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates good business sense, including the ability to correctly analyze financial information and make effective and efficient use of financial resources to achieve optimal results from the brands.
• Ability to utilize appropriate financial, competitive, and brand data to determine appropriate pricing structures and margins for the distributors.
• Proven ability to understand and communicate the financial impact of business processes and decisions on brands, Brown-Forman, distributors and retailers.
• Proven ability to independently organize work projects.
• Ability to collect, analyze data and present results in a concise actionable format.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Compensation

Base pay salary will be $110,000 – $130,000 plus a 15% cost of labor allowance bringing the range of pay to $126,500 – $149,500 paid semi-monthly plus a bonus of $17,700. The bonus is paid annually contingent on performance of the company and individual.

Benefits

We offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. Benefits include a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

EEO Statement

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. Accommodations available upon request including an interpreter.